Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni says his team can 'confront' Germany in tonight's World Cup qualifier.

Last Updated: 12/10/12 7:58am

Giovanni Trapattoni: Looking forward to taking on Germany on Friday

Germany currently lead the way in Group C with six points from two games, while Republic left it late to beat Kazakhstan in their opening match.

Trapattoni, who is remembered fondly in Germany - and in Bavaria in particular following his time at Bayern Munich - said: "I will be proud if we can win or draw because I have studied particularly what Germany have tried to do, and we must do what we can to contain them.